Senior Operating Engineer / Mechanical Journeyman
Company:
University of Oklahoma
Job Location:
Norman, Oklahoma
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Type:
Full-Time
Pay Range: Commensurate based on education and experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Rotating Shift Schedule
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:
This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex mechanical systems. The role combines advanced technical expertise with leadership, safety oversight, and operational reliability. Typical responsibilities include:
Required Education and Experience:
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Rotating Shift Schedule
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:
This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex mechanical systems. The role combines advanced technical expertise with leadership, safety oversight, and operational reliability. Typical responsibilities include:
- Operating and maintaining HVAC, boiler, chiller, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment issues Performing preventive and predictive maintenance
- Monitoring building automation and energy management systems
- Ensuring compliance with safety codes, environmental regulations, and operational standards
- Responding to emergencies and equipment failures -Maintaining logs, inspections, and maintenance records.
Required Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED.
- 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.
- Oklahoma City and Norman campuses: High Pressure Boiler License and State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License.
- Tulsa campus: City of Tulsa Unlimited First Class Stationary Engineer License. Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.
